Burlington County man is attacked after winning $2K at Philadelphia casino

Google MapsA map view of the SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia. A man was attacked near his Cinnaminson home after being dropped off by a taxi following an evening in which he won $2,000 at the casino.

CINNAMINSON — Police are looking for two men they say attacked a New Jersey man who had just won nearly $2,000 in cash at a Philadelphia casino.

Authorities say the 26-year-old man was struck in the head by two assailants armed with handguns after winning the money at the SugarHouse casino on Saturday. Police in Cinnaminson say the man had just been dropped off by a taxi when he was attacked near his home.

Investigators say the victim was able to fight off his attackers. He was treated for a serious cut on his head and other lacerations.

WCAU-TV reported that security camera footage shows the two suspects inside the casino. They are wanted for attempted armed robbery and aggravated assault.